Michigan Works! Southwest WIOA Local Plan 2024-2027
This WIOA Local Plan for Michigan Works! Southwest details comprehensive strategies for workforce development across Branch, Calhoun, Kalamazoo, and St. Joseph Counties. It outlines integrated services for job seekers, including youth, adults, and dislocated workers, with a strong focus on career pathways, individualized support, training, and job placement assistance. Key strategies encompass expanding access to services, engaging employers through demand-driven models, fostering regional economic development, and continuously improving the One-Stop delivery system. The plan emphasizes strategic partnerships with educational institutions, community organizations, and economic developers, leveraging technology to enhance service delivery. The overarching aim is to build a skilled workforce, ensure equitable access to opportunities, and drive regional economic growth and self-sufficiency for program years 2024 through 2027.